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World-class partnerships: Programs co-developed with ESADE, IMD, Stanford, Yale and other leading institutions
Actionable learning: Equip participants with tools to implement sustainability in daily business operations.
Tailored experiences: Bespoke education programs customized for specific business needs.
WBCSD offers a range of interactive and immersive executive education programs. These include our Leadership Program, which equips participants with the skills to drive forward sustainability initiatives; our Leap Program, which empowers women executives to integrate sustainability into their leadership; and our Young Professionals Program, which fosters the next generation of sustainability leaders.
The WBCSD Academy is an innovative online learning platform that provides access to a comprehensive and ever-expanding library of self-paced courses covering a variety of key sustainability and leadership topics to enable upskilling at scale throughout your organization.
At WBCSD we also understand that every organization’s learning journey, when it comes to the strategic integration of sustainability, is unique. As a result, we offer bespoke learning programs to WBCSD members and prospects, tailored to individual needs and delivered by our network of experts to drive real impact.
A foundational course providing learners with an introduction to key concepts underpinning corporate sustainability and how it interacts with a range of company functions.
Delivered in partnership with Stanford University, this immersive course is for senior leaders looking to empower their organizations to thrive against the backdrop of sustainability transformation.
Empowers participants across business functions to master new dimensions of leadership, enhance their understanding of sustainability, and join a network of dynamic changemakers.
Leverages world renowned faculty and mentors to equip women executives with the knowledge and networks to thrive in their careers and drive positive change.
Draws on the expertise of industry leaders to provide actionable strategies that support business in integrating sustainability at their core and emerging as future market leaders.
Supports executives in the early stages of their careers to develop the knowledge, skills and networks needed to become sustainability champions and changemakers within their organizations.
“Joining the cohort of the WBCSD LEAP program has been a tremendous opportunity for me: to receive interesting training with great teachers on sustainable development and gender balance issues, to get to know myself better through mentoring and development tools, and beyond everything else, to meet diverse, promising, and wonderful women from different countries and companies… and feeling like a team! Congratulations to the WBCSD for this initiative and the highest quality of the program. Should you have the possibility to follow the program, do not hesitate one second.”
“The WBCSD Leadership Program is a great concrete step into deepening the necessary knowledge for emerging leaders when it comes to sustainable development, organisational purpose and the challenges concerning ESG. In an inspiring year participants furthermore build a relevant cross-sectional network and gain insights required to move their respective organisations forward to the next level on sustainability related topics. All in all highly recommended.”
“It has been a pleasure to be part of the WBCSD LEAP Cohort 3 program. The content of the program is immensely relevant in empowering woman leaders to take on challenges in the face of global volatility and trends. What I find to be particularly insightful is the opportunity for our diverse group of 49 women from 29 countries to exchange stories and learn from our collective experiences. The thoughtful sharing from various cultures has broadened my understanding and offered fresh perspectives for me to continue to learn and grow. This has been a priceless experience and has helped my confidence since. Whenever I’m in doubt, I can still reach out to my 48 sisters around the world, my coach and mentor within this fellowship we have formed in this program!”
“One of the biggest challenges companies face today is bridging the disconnect between stated sustainability commitments and actual strategies being implemented. The WBCSD Leadership Program, rather than being a learning program focused solely on sustainability concepts, offers a unique way of viewing business management, innovation, marketing, and other concepts through the lens of sustainability. On top of the formal sessions, I’ve had the chance to build a fantastic network of professionals, and learn about how each employs unique approaches to solving sustainability issues across industries.”
“[WBCSD’s risk management simulation] provided a valuable opportunity to explore risk management from various perspectives. It allowed us to grapple with the challenges of shaping our company's sustainability strategy and understand its profound impact on our company's future. The game effectively integrated sustainability principles with critical business decision-making, and it was a great lesson to learn how to collaborate with various stakeholders. The insightful and practical simulation was a valuable experience during our in-house training for high-potential leaders.”
"Bolton engaged the WBCSD to design a thought-leadership program for its Group Leadership Team and Board. It has been a path rich of insights and fruitful conversations, focused on scenarios evolution, governance models, risk management systems and sustainability skills for talents. We grew together with a honest and deep knowledge sharing process and bringing our executives at the same level of understanding of current ESG trends.”
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